| Chicken - Food for the soul. There is nothing like | | | | - Inspect the chicken (if not skinless) - the skin should |
| comfort food no matter how old or young you are. | | | | be creamy white to deep yellow |
| Everyone has there favorite flavors and with chicken | | | | - The meat should never appear gray or pasty |
| you have so many different ways it can be prepared. | | | | - And a foul odor is always a dead give away for |
| Chicken can be baked, fried, stewed, barbecued, | | | | spoiled chicken! |
| cooked on a rotisserie, grilled, or blackened. It can be | | | | Another good tip when preparing chicken is that it |
| served as a main dish, casserole, added to salads, | | | | should always be cooked completely,never partially |
| soups or chili recipes, dressing, rice or pasta. There are | | | | cooked and then stored. This can promote bacteria |
| just so many variations, there is surely one that will | | | | growth. Also, always remember to wash uncooked |
| please even the pickiest eaters. | | | | chicken thoroughly before cooking to help prevent |
| Easy chicken recipes are so versatile, they can be | | | | salmonella poisoning. |
| both economical and delicious. Chicken is not only high | | | | A good way to make the process of cooking easy is |
| in protein, but also low in fat and cholesterol, has zero | | | | to prepare ahead of time with any seasonings or |
| carbs, all of which makes it a winning choice when it | | | | sauces you may need for your chicken recipe. You |
| comes to eating healthy. Cooks love the choices you | | | | can also prepare vegetables and measure out other |
| have when cooking chicken, and each has their own | | | | ingredients ahead of time to make cooking a breeze. |
| favorite easy chicken recipes. | | | | I hope some of these tips are useful and also serve |
| When purchasing chicken at your grocery store there | | | | as a reminder how delicious chi ken can be! If you love |
| are a couple of things you should remember so that | | | | to cook for your friends and family, finding an easy |
| you get the best quality for your money: | | | | chicken recipe to prepare is sure to please. |
| - Check the package for the U.S.D.A. Grade A rating | | | | Remember eating does not only provide nutrition but it |
| - Make sure the packaging is not broken and sealed | | | | also provides food for our souls, eating a good home |
| securely | | | | cooked meal is a great way to share time with your |
| - Always check the "sell by" date stamp to insure | | | | family and friends. |
| freshness | | | | |